Klebstoff

\ˈkleːpˌʃtɔf\

/\ˈkleːpˌʃtɔf\/ noun

The verdict

“Klebstoff” is uncommon French (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency French
9
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Colle, adhésif.

Corpus desk

Index FR-klebstoff · Klebstoff · French

Klebstoff · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 9 letters
  • VOW-2 2 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "K" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for Klebstoff
PropertyValue
HeadwordKlebstoff
LanguageFrench
Part of speechNoun
IPA\ˈkleːpˌʃtɔf\
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Longue queue: rang de « Klebstoff » en français

Klebstoffn'entre pas dans le top 100.000 du français: zone de termes techniques, archaïques ou rares.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Klebstoff is uncommon French outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed \ˈkleːpˌʃtɔf\. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Colle, adhésif.".

No misspelling variants are generated for Klebstoff in our index, suggesting the orthography follows predictable French patterns. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct French form is Klebstoff, spelled K-L-E-B-S-T-O-F-F.

Definition

  1. 1
    Colle, adhésif.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how Klebstoff appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. „Unser Klebstoff ist von Muscheln inspiriert, die Wellen standhalten. Er ahmt diese natürliche Widerstandsfähigkeit nach“, so Lin Xianfeng. Konkret sei die Klebemasse von Austern inspiriert. Insbesondere von der Fähigkeit der Weichtiere, an Unterwasserflächen zu haften, die für herkömmliche Klebstoffe nur schwer zu bewältigen sind. Denn: Der von den Auste…
  2. Aus Cellulose entwickelte das Fraunhofer LBF multifunktionelle Harzkomponenten, die sich für Reaktivdübelmassen und LED-lichthärtende Klebstoffe eignen.

Synonyms

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Klebstoff"?
"Klebstoff" is spelled K-L-E-B-S-T-O-F-F. The IPA pronunciation is \ˈkleːpˌʃtɔf\.
What does "Klebstoff" mean?
As a noun, "Klebstoff" means: Colle, adhésif.
How do you pronounce "Klebstoff"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Klebstoff" is \ˈkleːpˌʃtɔf\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Klebstoff" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list